Umbo
(
ἄμβων).
1.
A knob or boss projecting from the centre of a shield. (See
Clipeus.)
2.
A bunch or fold in a garment, especially that produced by drawing up a part of the
toga and fastening it at the breast (Tertull.
Pall. 5).
3.
A curbstone; the raised margin of a sidewalk.